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'88 16v parts to an '81
The power steering does nothing for you over the speed of approximately 15-20
mph... It is only there for parkinglot manuevers. The p/s rack however is a
slightly quicker ratio from lock to lock, however, so if I had my choice of
the two, I would go power... IF I did not have to install it... :-)
David Utley
Quoting Dan <dan@angband.org>:
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 04:52:09AM -0700, Larry wrote:
> > Nothing wrong with the Scirocco power steering. Over the years, I've come
> to
> > appreciate it for what it is.
> > Remember, don't confuse "steering effort" with "road feel".
>
> Exactly. By overboosting the steering effort, it reduces road
> feel. Without PS, I can feel exactly where the tires begin to loose
> their grip, be it in hard cornering, hydroplaning, but most critically, in
> the snow. NEVER got that feel from my '87 with PS.
>
>
> Dan
>
>
> --
> Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels
> start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and
> then drive like a bastard from Hollywood to Las Vegas ... with the
> music at top volume and at least a pint of ether.
>
> -- H.S. Thompson, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"
>
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David Utley
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